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NY S07836

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows defendants in counties outside cities with populations over one million to request transfer of misdemeanor and felony cases to designated human trafficking courts after arraignment, upon motion and with district attorney opportunity to be heard.

  • Permits transfer to human trafficking courts in the same county or, with district attorney consent, to adjoining counties that have been designated by the chief administrator of courts.

  • Establishes a five-day waiting period before removal orders take effect, unless the receiving human trafficking court accepts the case earlier or declines acceptance.

  • Requires the human trafficking court to promptly notify the defendant, defense counsel, and district attorney of its acceptance or rejection decision.

  • Directs the chief administrator of courts to establish human trafficking courts as practicable to fulfill the purposes of these transfer provisions.

Legislative Description

Relates to human trafficking courts; authorizes transfer of cases after arraignment, by order or with consent of the DA, to another local criminal court or a designated human trafficking court.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.191

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/8/2018
Codes3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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